Kapftor Gate

Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

Breisach am Rhein

Kapftor Gate

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Kapftor Gate

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Location: Breisach am Rhein, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Hochschwarzwald, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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September 12, 2025

Hiking

The Kapftor, probably built in the 12th century, was first mentioned in documents in 1359.

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December 28, 2017

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One of the still preserved city gates. This gate was probably built in the 12th century and forms the conclusion of the upper Münsterberg.

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Scout Jens

August 18, 2023

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If you ride your bike up the Münsterberg, you come through this gate.

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